Of course, what this remnant fabric stuff also means is that each colour the Teca Windbreaker comes in is effectively limited edition. So if a particular colourway in the range appeals to you now, be sure to get it while you’ve still got the chance. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Final word on Cotopaxi. Their company’s creed is “Do Good,” a creed they live up to by donating a percentage of their profit to addressing poverty and awarding grants. These non-profit partnerships hope to reduce preventable diseases, lower under-five mortality rates, improve primary literacy, and create entrepreneurial opportunities in the places where help is most needed.

Tester’s Verdict

Will Renwick, Outdoors Magic Editor

“Wearing the right clothing for a run in the UK is a difficult thing to get right. In our mild weather, run in a standard waterproof jacket and you’ll end up wet from condensation, then on the flip side going without one can often mean you’ll feel the cold or at least start out cold. That’s where a good windbreaker comes in handy though – and this one in particular has fitted the bill perfectly. It keeps the cold wind off you but still breathes well – I’ve felt minimal sweat build-up when I’ve worn it during cold weather runs.

“I’ve enjoyed using it for hiking as well, it’s so small you can just stick it in your backpack to whip out, say on a windy summit, when you need that extra layer over your T-shirt.”

Trade Secrets

Evie Moe – Cotopaxi VP Designer

“The Teca windbreaker has set a new benchmark in the outdoors space for responsible, sustainable, yet functional and stylish outdoors gear. With its repurposed materials and lightweight, packable design and fun, funky, limited edition colorways, the Teca windbreaker is a unique, bold expression of color and style in the outdoors.”

Ben Doxey – Cotopaxi Product Designer

“The Teca Windbreaker has pushed the bounds in the outdoor industry with style, responsibility, and personality. Too often we find products that are all too similar to one another, lacking a unique voice. The Teca Windbreaker stands as a symbol that enjoying the outdoors does not have to be confined by any biases or stereotypes.”